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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1991

GUSN

GUSN-6332

Description

Rectangular basket has hinged lid; two elongated C-shaped handles attached at front and back (movable), formed from wound straw; loop at front side for lid closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baskets (containers)
straw (plant material)
Straw
BASKET

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.5 x 8.5 x 5.875 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1238

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